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The model makes Philadelphia Union 46% favourites here. New York Red Bulls carry the 29% upset.
New York Red Bulls have lost four of their last six; Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in their last five. The visitors bring the sharper form into this MLS tie.
J. Hall has been New York Red Bulls's spearhead, with 9 goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances, averaging 0.95 shots on target per game. M. Iloski has been Philadelphia Union's main threat, with 10 goals and 2 assists in 21 appearances, averaging 1.33 shots on target per game.
Our PickBoth teams to score at @1.36. Model probability 71% vs implied 74%. Priced at fair value, so take it for stability rather than edge.
Priced off the bookmakers and our model. Our verified record so far is on our core leagues — see /accuracy.
Both sets of fans can dream here: this is two in-form sides on a collision course. New York Red Bulls come in on a D-L-L-W-L-L run, Philadelphia Union have gone D-W-W-W-W, and neither will fear the other. When form meets form like this, something has to give, and whichever way it breaks, it should be a proper occasion. New York Red Bulls's home form is particularly impressive right now. They're performing above their season average on their own turf.
xG explained: Expected Goals measures chance quality. 1.5 xG = a side typically converts those chances into 1.5 goals. Outscoring xG = running hot, possible regression risk.
New York Red Bulls create chances worth 1.2 a game (and give up chances worth 1.6), leaving them -0.4 a game on the balance. Philadelphia Union create 1.7 (giving up 1.4) for a balance of +0.3. On the quality of chances, Philadelphia Union look the stronger side. they create more and give up less.
Goals are a tough one to call here. New York Red Bulls are scoring 1.4 a game (2.1 of those at home) and Philadelphia Union manage 1.7 (1.3 on the road). Add it up and it's basically a coin-flip whether we see three or more, we make it 67%, so there's no strong lean either way on the goals line. There's a good chance both teams find the net, and we make it 71%. New York Red Bulls score in 74% of their games and Philadelphia Union in 76%, and neither back line is tight enough to bank on a clean sheet.
The complete price grid across all bookmakers.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Probability | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | New York Red Bulls Win | @2.90 | 28.5% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Draw | @3.60 | 23.9% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Philadelphia Union Win | @2.10 | 45.6% | William Hill |
| BTTS | Yes | @1.36 | 70.5% | William Hill |
| BTTS | No | @2.88 | 29.5% | William Hill |
| Goals | Over 2.5 | @1.44 | 67.4% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 2.5 | @2.95 | 32.6% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 1.5 | @1.12 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 1.5 | @6.40 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 3.5 | @2.00 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 3.5 | @1.80 | - | Bet365 |
Bookmaker prices with the margin still inside — the market's own numbers, not our model. A market priced at 65% still fails about one time in three.
Combined 3.25 · £5 returns £16.23
Our model makes Philadelphia Union the favourite with a 45.6% win probability, priced off the bookmakers and our model. Our verified record so far is on our core leagues.
Best available odds: New York Red Bulls @ 2.90, Draw @ 3.60, Philadelphia Union @ 2.10. We compare multiple bookmakers to find the best value.
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 00:30 in the MLS.